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एतान्येव तु बन्धाय सप्त सूक्ष्माणि सर्वदा।
भूरादीनां विरागोऽत्र संभवेद् यस्तु मुक्तये॥

The seven subtle elements—earth (bhū), water, fire, air, ether, mind, and ego—bind the soul. Only dispassion towards them brings liberation. One must ...

एतावच्छक्यमस्माभिर् वक्तुं त्वं गुणवानिति।
रत्नाकरस्य रत्नौघपरिच्छेदे तु के वयम्॥

We can only say you possess virtues. As for comprehending the full treasure of your qualities—it’s like counting the jewels of the ocean. Who are we t...

एतावज् जन्मसाफल्यं देहिनामिह देहिषु।
प्राणैरर्थैर्धिया वाचा श्रेय एवाचरेत् सदा॥

This is the true purpose of life—to constantly engage in actions that promote the highest good, using one’s life, wealth, intellect, and speech. Life ...

एतावज् जन्मसाफल्यं यदनायत्तवृत्तिता।
ये पराधीनतां यातास् ते वै जीवन्ति के मृताः॥

True success in life is in living independently. Those who become dependent are as good as dead. Freedom is life; dependence is a living death.

एतावतैव कार्येण मन्यध्वं नो कृतार्थताम्।
कर्तव्यानां परा काष्ठा नेदानीं विद्यते खलु॥

Do not assume the task is complete. Greater responsibilities lie ahead. The current duty is just one milestone—there remains no finality in righteous ...

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